Compare LTL and FTL shipping costs, transit times, and damage rates. Learn which freight method saves money based on pallet count, and Amazo
LTL vs FTL Shipping: Choose Smart for Amazon FBA
E-commerce sellers often face the LTL vs FTL dilemma when shipping pallets to Amazon warehouses. LTL (Less Than Truckload) shares truck space for smaller loads (1-10 pallets, 150-15,000 lbs), cutting costs but adding 3-10+ days transit with multiple handling points. FTL (Full Truckload) dedicates the entire truck for 10+ pallets or 10,000+ lbs, offering direct routing, 1-5 day delivery, and just 2 touchpoints—ideal for time-sensitive or fragile goods.
When to Pick FTL Over LTL Go FTL for Amazon FBA multi-FC shipments, product launches, Q4 restocks, or fragile items to slash damage risk and placement fees. If over 70% truck capacity or tight deadlines, FTL's flat rate beats LTL per-pallet costs. Pro tip: Consolidate FTL to one hub first for split FCs.